Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Williston, North Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $550,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$31.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 6 | $28.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 11 | $31.7 million |
How to apply
Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10 | $1.3 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nesson Public School District #2 | Band instruments, music risers & library books | $550,000 |
| Divide County School District | Grant application - Storage cabinets & shelving at elementary school / blinds for high school | $145,585 |
| Ward County Public Library | Grant application - shelving for facility | $131,480 |
| Williston School District #7 | Grant application - engagement lab for Missouri Ridge Elementary / Busy-Pods for Lewis & Clark Elementary / computers and calculators for CTE Center | $120,395 |
| Powers Lake School District #27 | Grant application - equipment, supplies and materials for business education and agricultural education CTE programs | $111,200 |
| North Dakota Library Association | Grant application - authors and key note speakers to tri-state association meeting | $100,000 |
| Williston Community Library Foundation | General Operations / Grant application - books carts, shelving & display racks | $41,000 |
| Patrons of the Minot Public Library | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Apache Junction Public Library | Purchase of electronic materials, book mobile, story walk, and supplies for public printers | $20,000 |
| Divide County Public Library | Grant application - Copier, paper, maintenance agreement, air purifier, floor mats, computer updates, tables & chairs, and signage | $20,000 |
| Eight Mile School District #6 | Grant application - equipment for engineering program and consumer studies reality fair | $18,500 |
Officers and trustees
- First State Bank Trust
Questions people ask
Does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists First State Bank Trust (Trustee).
What does Glenn Perkins Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.